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Samsung Galaxy Watch3 bags NBTC certification

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 07:50 AM PDT

Samsung is rumored to unveil the Galaxy Note20 and Fold 2 through an online event on August 5 and alongside these smartphones, we may also see the South Korean tech giant announce the Galaxy Watch3 that we now learn has been certified by Thailand's NBTC. The listing on the Thai certifying authority's website reveals that Galaxy Watch3 will be available in 41mm size, in addition to the 45mm previously confirmed by FCC. NBTC further reveals that just like the 45mm variant, the smaller 41mm model will also support LTE connectivity, but it doesn't include any other details. From...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite India launch set for June 8

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 06:15 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite unveiled in April will debut in India on June 8, revealed Samsung's Indian branch on Twitter. We don't know how much the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite will cost in India, but we do know that it will be sold through Flipkart and Amazon.in, with the latter accepting pre-orders after the price drop. Clock's ticking. 2 more days to a new future. Register now to get more details. https://t.co/D2wsNKppxQ#GalaxyTabS6Lite #TabRedefined #Samsung pic.twitter.com/22BLkPrc2f— Samsung India (@SamsungIndia) June 6, 2020 The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is built around a 10.4"...

Reliance Jio offering free one year Amazon Prime membership to Jio Fiber users

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 04:55 AM PDT

Indian telecom operator Reliance Jio recently teased free one year Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription for its users, and while the company is yet to divulge any details about the offer, it has started offering free one year Amazon Prime membership worth INR999 ($13/€11) to Jio Fiber users. Jio hasn't made any official announcement about this offer yet, but some Jio Fiber subscribers report seeing a banner in the MyJio app that lets them claim and activate the free one year Amazon Prime membership. This is a one-time offer and after a year you'll have to pay to continue enjoying the...

Facebook Dark mode finally nearing release

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 03:10 AM PDT

Facebook-related apps have been getting Dark modes for a while now, with Messenger having it since March 2019, Instagram joining last Fall, and Whatsapp making it official a couple of months ago. Still, the closest you can get to a Dark mode on actual Facebook for the time being remains Facebook Lite. That's finally about to change, at least on Android, as these screenshots below indicate. Screenshots from pre-release Facebook Dark mode A mostly final version (though one not yet released to the public) shows the main Facebook app interface, reimagined for your OLED...

Xiaomi Redmi 9 specs, design and pricing revealed by online retailer

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 01:20 AM PDT

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 reportedly arriving on June 25 has been listed on online retailer Lazada's Filipino site with its images, specs, and pricing. The specs listed on the e-commerce website align well with previous rumors, meaning the Redmi 9 comes with a Helio G80 SoC under the hood and has two memory versions - 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB. There's also a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion. The Redmi 9 is built around a 6.53" FullHD+ display that has a notch up top for the 8MP selfie camera. The back of the smartphone, that has a textured finish and looks like a combination...

Xiaomi patents folding phone that looks a lot like the Huawei Mate X

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 11:33 PM PDT

On Friday, a new patent was published for Xiaomi by the CNIPA for a smartphone design submitted in late-2019. We've seen a bunch of patents for smartphones in various form factors including foldable ones, and clamshell designs. Remember, just because an OEM patents a new design, doesn't necessarily mean it will arrive to the mass market. That said, let's look at the latest patent from Xiaomi. At first glance, the foldable smartphone design looks a lot like Huawei's Mate X foldable smartphone. Patent drawings slightly enhanced by LetsGoDigital show a device with a display that folds...

Realme X3 SuperZoom review

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 09:45 PM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Fold 2 event set for August 5, rumor says

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 09:14 PM PDT

Samsung has traditionally announced the new Note flagship (or flagships plural, since last year) in early August, and a new rumor from its home country now comes to say that won't change in 2020. Samsung is allegedly going to introduce the Note20 series as well as the Galaxy Fold 2 to the world on August 5. This is expected to be the company's first ever online-only Unpacked event, on the account of the still ongong COVID-19 pandemic. August 5 is the currently planned date, but obviously things could still change as we're about two months away from that point. The Galaxy Note20...

OnePlus will release fewer Open Beta builds, OnePlus 8 Closed Beta opening soon

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 07:06 PM PDT

On Friday, OnePlus has outlined a change to its Open Beta release schedule. In a forum post, the company acknowledged it has had the Open Beta program up and running for over four years, and a shift in its strategy will affect the frequency of its Open Beta releases for the improved development of its official builds. OnePlus currently has three release channels for its software. Closed Beta, Open Beta, and the official software - which is the final, public software that customers get out of the box and gets updated regularly. To improve the stability of its Open Beta builds, OnePlus will...

Redmi 7A gets Android 10 update in China

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 04:49 PM PDT

While Xiaomi usually keeps its smartphones up to date with new MIUI versions for many years, the same can't be said for Android version updates, especially for some low-end and lower-midrange phones. These are sometimes stuck on an older iteration of the OS, even if running the latest MIUI. This, however, is no longer the case for the Redmi 7A. This low-end model was released last July, and it was already running MIUI 11, which is still the latest for most Xiaomi phones, even if MIUI 12 is already on the way to a few lucky ones. Now though, the Redmi 7A is getting a new update in...

Oppo Reno4 and Reno4 Pro party all night in their first promo video

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 02:32 PM PDT

Did you watch Oppo unveil the Reno4? If not then you can just watch these promo videos to get the gist. Both the Oppo Reno4 and Reno4 Pro are 5G phones, a feat made possible by the Snapdragon 765G chipset. Both support 65W fast charging, which as you can see in the video below means that you can get a day's charge by the time you finish your coffee. The Pro model stands out with a 90Hz screen and a superior camera setup. This includes a 52mm telephoto camera (2x zoom) as well as OIS for the main 48MP camera, which does make a difference: Live HDR can help save your shot in...

Telegram adds video editor, animated stickers on media and more

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 02:32 PM PDT

Telegram is back with yet another cool new update for its mobile apps. This time they are introducing a new video editor to make video sharing better. Just like their fairly comprehensive image editor, the new video lets you adjust a range of options before you send your video. You could also just let the app adjust the image quality for you automatically. Simple zoom in gesture lets you frame just the part of the video that you want. Added to the video editor are animated stickers, which lets you put any of the stickers that you already have on your videos. You can even type...

LG Velvet gets three new color options but there's a catch

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 11:01 AM PDT

When the LG Velvet went on pre-order in early May, it offered buyers a choice of four colors. This selection just grew by three new colors: Blue, Red and Pink, which join the four original colors. You can't just go to LG.com and buy one, however. LG Velvet new colors: Pink (LG U+) • Red (KT) • Blue (SKT) Aurora Pink can be found on LG U+. If a deep Aurora Red is more to your liking, then KT is the carrier you need to visit. Finally, the Blue one you will have to get from SK Telecom. LG Velvet's four original colors That's right, the new colors are...

Motorola Moto E LE images appear

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 10:08 AM PDT

Motorola is working on a new affordable device dubbed Moto E LE and we have our first look at it thanks to a set of leaked images. It features a waterdrop notch on its display, dual cameras and a flat back. The top houses the headphone jack while the bottom has the speaker and USB-C connector. As a whole, the upcoming Moto E LE will serve as the successor to last year's Moto E6 Plus. Previously, the Moto E LE was spotted in the Verizon device database revealing its key specs. It will pack a 1520 x 720-pixel resolution display, Snapdragon 632 chipset and 3,550 mAh battery. Its...

Case renders show the Galaxy Note20+ will have a curved screen, Note20 screen will be flat

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 09:19 AM PDT

Some sellers on Alibaba already have Galaxy Note20+ cases ready to go. They show renders of the device that are based on incomplete schematics - the front side was clearly left to the imagination, but the back and sides should be pretty accurate (since the back and sides are what the case covers). Samsung Galaxy Note20+ case renders Speaking of the sides, notice the curved screen. The left and right sides of the case go up only part way, the rest is screen. There are lips on the top and bottom that help secure the phone in place. Samsung isn't going crazy with the...

Realme Watch moves over 15,000 units within two minutes in first sale

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 08:27 AM PDT

The Realme Watch unveiled last week went on its first sale today in India, and within two minutes, the company sold more than 15,000 units. The Realme Watch is priced at INR3,999 ($53/€45) in India and was sold through the company's official site and Flipkart. Those of you who couldn't buy one today will get another chance on June 9 at noon local time when the Realme Watch goes on its second sale. Breaking records after records, in speed!15K+ #realmeWatch units sold within 2 mins on 1st sale.After Smartphones, Smart Audio and Smart TVs, now we are one more step closer in our journey of...

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